Learning Support Assistant (Part-Time)

A welcoming primary school in BS11, Shirehampton is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves helping children thrive, especially those who need a little extra support to shine in the classroom.

Whether you’ve already worked in a school or SEND setting, or you’re ready to bring your patience, positivity, and people skills into education, this could be the perfect next step.

The role

You’ll work closely with the SENDCO, Inclusion Lead, and class teachers to support pupils with special educational needs across the school. From helping children access learning to building confidence and emotional wellbeing, no two days will look the same.

You’ll also support with classroom resources, routines, and targeted interventions, helping create a calm, supportive environment where every child feels seen, safe, and encouraged.

What the school is looking for

You’ll fit right in if you:

• Have experience working with children, ideally within education or SEND
• Build positive relationships easily
• Stay calm, patient, and encouraging, even on busy days
• Communicate clearly and confidently
• Are keen to learn, adapt, and grow professionally
• Genuinely want to help children reach their full potential

What’s on offer

• Paid induction and role-specific training
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional networks
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye tests for eligible staff
• Pension scheme enrolment where applicable
• Recognition of continuous Local Authority service

Role details

• Position: Learning Support Assistant
• Location: BS11, Shirehampton
• Hours: 20 hours per week, term time only

Safeguarding and compliance

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding and compliance checks including:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS, ideally registered on the Update Service
• Professional references covering the last two years
• Right to work checks
• Online and social media checks as part of safer recruitment
• Verification of qualifications and employment history

This role requires fluency in spoken English to support pupils, staff, and families effectively.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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